WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO ARTS NATIONAL’S WELL HEELED: SHOES THROUGH TIME

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Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Time: 10am or 7.30pm
Venues: 10am lecture: St Andrews Church: 43 Church Tce, Walkerville;  7.30pm lecture: Burnside City Uniting Church, 384 Portrush Rd, Tusmore
Ticket prices: $50 (includes morning tea or supper in evening)
Bookings: contact Margaret Stableford, phone: 0407 070 722 or email: margaretstableford46@gmail.com

A Sydney born creative, Claudia Chan Shaw has a multi-faceted career as a fashion designer, television and radio presenter, author, public speaker, installation artist, photo artist, and curator. She will present her talk Well Heeled: shoes through time twice on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

No matter how many pairs you have, there’s always room for another pair of shoes. Throughout history shoes have been seen as symbols of power or status in society. High heels were worn by aristocrats and nobility. Thongs started out in Ancient Egypt and made their way to Bondi. Sometimes we suffer for the love of our shoes. They don’t call them “killer heels” for nothing. Join Claudia Chan Shaw for an intriguing look at our fascination with shoes and the stories behind them – from flats and stilettos, to trainers, Crocs and the catwalk. Just think of Cinderella or the Wizard of Oz – it’s all about the shoes in the end.

With a BA in Visual Communication Design from Sydney College of the Arts, Claudia is co-designer and director for the internationally acclaimed Australian fashion label, Vivian Chan Shaw. The label is renowned for its exquisite handmade knitwear and jewellery. The designs are represented in the permanent collection of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.

Thanks to Arts National Adelaide and Seniors Card, five (5) lucky Seniors Card members have the opportunity to win a double pass to Well heeled: Shoes through time, valued at $100. The lecture will take place at Burnside City Uniting Church on Wednesday, 24 June at 7.30pm.

For a chance to win this great prize, email seniorscardcomps@sa.gov.au with the correct answer to the question below in the subject line and your details including your Seniors Card number in the email body.

Question: What is the name of Claudia Chan Shaw’s fashion label?

Entries close Friday, 12 June at 10am. Winners will be drawn randomly and contacted by email.

View the terms and conditions before entering this competition.

Please only enter this competition if you are available to attend the event on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 7.30pm.